Japan rice crisis: Thailand spots exports opportunity on back of bumper production
Rice prices in Japan have rocketed in the past year. Image: Getty/simonkr (Getty Images) Thai trade officials are hoping to cash in on Japan’s rice supply challenges and subsequent price hikes that have hit consumers hard. Last month the Japanese agriculture department unveiled a plan to release 210,000 tonnes of rice from government stockpiles that
Policy Picks: Gluten-free in Singapore, India milk labels, Japan meat consortium and more in our round-up
Gluten-free in the spotlight under new Singapore pre-packaged food rules The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has introduced new pre-packaged food regulations, with a focus on gluten and improving the clarity of ingredient labelling. One of the most major changes made was the introduction of a new regulation 250B concerning gluten-free and reduced-gluten foods. “‘Gluten’ is
Reinventing classics: Hyperlocal ingredients and strong aromas crucial for food innovation in China
It is a well-known fact that consumers in China have some of the most exacting taste buds in the world driven by the wide range of cuisines available in the market, and the unusually rapid rate of innovation in the country. This means that food and beverage first need to go the extra mile to
Pricing pains: Japan government to set system for food price hikes
Woman worried at the grocery store due to rising prices (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The Japanese government will establish a mechanism for food price hikes in an attempt to the limit the backlash when cost increases are passed on to consumers. Japan, like many other markets worldwide, has felt the impacts of rising production and logistic costs
Exclusive APAC confectionery insights: Adaptability, affordability and healthier innovation key
APAC confectionery is one of the most varied in the world, with different cultures having their own specialities, such as traditional kuih desserts in Malaysia, sweet treats like jalebi in India, and traditional Japanese confectionery termed wagashi, in addition to standard sweets, candies and jellies. According to 2024 data from Euromonitor, confectionery was the second
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